KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,276 km
8,871 miles
VTU
Las Tunas
Cuba
Distance
14,276 km
8,871 mi / 7,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

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KTM VTU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport
IATA Code KTM VTU
ICAO Code VNKT MUVT
City Kathmandu Las Tunas
Country Nepal Cuba
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Havana
Elevation 4,390 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.990000, -76.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Las Tunas (VTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) in Las Tunas, Cuba is 14,276 kilometers (8,871 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Kathmandu, it's 00:55 in Las Tunas. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,062 feet between the two airports. Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Las Tunas (VTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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